Course Overview
This course provides ESRC accredited research training for graduates whose first degree contains a significant component of psychology. It is especially suited to applicants who wish to progress to a PhD, or wish to develop their research skills in preparation for further professional training (e.g. Clinical, Forensic, Educational, Health, Occupational Psychology), or who require additional training in psychological research methods to apply to their work environment.
The course consists of taught modules followed by an independent project supervised by a member of staff and resulting in an MSc dissertation.
- Conducting and Presenting Psychological Research
- Statistics for Psychological Research
- Analysing Talk and Text
Optional Modules:
(Choose two from topics in the following areas, courses vary year-to-year)
- Applied Aspects of Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology
- Developmental Psychology
- Neuroscience
- Social Psychology
Key Information
Entry Requirements: Upper second class honours degree in Psychology, or its equivalent, including research design and statistical methods
IELTS: 6.5 or equivalent
Assessment: Coursework and dissertation
Funding: All applicants should consult www.lancs.ac.uk/pgfunding/
Fees: View details of our current Postgraduate Research fees or Postgraduate Taught fees.